Lesson 32: Signs in America of Jesus Christ's Birth
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Lesson
As you teach Primary 4 Lesson 32: Signs in America of Jesus Christ's Birth, remember the purpose is to understand that when we have faith, signs can strengthen our testimonies.
Beginning with this lesson through lesson 38, use this 3 Nephi printable timeline to help your class understand the connections in each story.
The following links are to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ" by Elder Robert D. Hales
"This Shall Be a Sign unto You" by Sister Whitney Hinckley
Video
The Signs of Christ's Birth (about 2 1/2 minutes)- Illustrated scripture story
The Greatest Gift (about 2 minutes)- Christmas short video
Music
"He Sent His Son"- Children's Songbook pg. 34
"Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus"- Children's Songbook pg. 36
"When He Comes Again"- Children's Songbook pg. 82
"Stars Were Gleaming"- Children's Songbook pg. 37
"When He Comes Again"- Children's Songbook pg. 82
My Primary 4 Lesson 32 handout packet includes:
Journal page
3 Nephi 1:20 scripture coloring page to go with Enrichment Activity #3
Print free Article of Faith posters in our Scripture Helps section
Compare the Christmas scenes between Israel and the Nephite nation with these Christmas build a scenes. Start your lesson by laying out all the characters and breaking into 2 teams. Give each team a background and challenge them to put the right pieces to their sheet. Then have each team show their scene and find the similarities.
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Activity Ideas
A Day, a Night, and a Day- Wordsearch
What a Joyful Day!- Slider craft about the Second Coming
Christmas in the Americas: A Christmas Program- Script you can adapt for role playing. You can also use The Day There Was No Night.
The Prince of Peace- Booklet to talk about the Christ in Jerusalem, ancient America, and some day again.
The Scriptures Teach Me about the Savior's Birth and Second Coming- Booklet
Article of Faith 10- Activity page
Jesus Christ Will Come Again!- Booklet
Jesus Christ Will Come Again- Decode the sentence
Coloring Pages
To Prepare for the Second Coming, I Will Follow Jesus Christ
